Honeywell DPR180 - PCMCIA Card Initialization; PCMCIA Card Test; Charts Selection

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3.2.2 PCMCIA card initialization
When using a memory card for the first time or when
changing the file structure of that memory card
(example: adding a file to it), it must be formatted by the recorder.
The recorder formats the memory card in a DOS compatible way and creates ALARMS, EVENTS and
DIAGNOSTIC files if need
ed, the remaining space is used to create the TREND files.
To archive TRENDS on the memory cards, the DESTINATION parameter of the READ-WRITE\CHART
matrix must b
e configured (see the chart configuration paragraph).
The storage frequency must also be programm
ed (see FREQUENCY parameter in the READ-
WRITE\PCMCIA matrix).
The INITIALIZATION service is located in SERVICE\PCMCIA matrix. During its
completion, "PCMCIA
INIT" will be displayed and the PCMCIA led will light ON.
Note: All the created files are empty at the initialization time.
3.2.3 PCMCIA card test
The recorder has an internal function that enables to test the memory card. This test takes about 1
minute pe
r Megabyte (4 minutes for a 4Mb memory card).
During the test the recorder checks the possibility to erase, writ
e and read the entire memory space.
Previous data are temporarily stored in a buffer and then re-writ
ten after the test so that this PCMCIA
TEST function can be done on DOS formatted cards or not.
In case of error, the PCMCIA status is set to PCMCI
A BAD, another status displayed means that the test
has succeeded. (Refer to PCMCIA status § 4.2.2).
During the test the PCMCIA led lights on indicating that data are
written on the card.
To stop this test at any time without da
maging the card, press the SETUP key.
For more details see the TEST function
in the PCMCIA\SERVICE matrix.
Note: Do not remove the card during the test function progress, this may damage the recorded data.
3.2.4 Charts selection
The TREND storage configuration is done in two steps:
;
Select TRACE choice in the TRACE parameter of the READ-WRITE\CHART matrix.
;
Select a value for the DESTINATION parameter, in the same matrix. See the following table:
SUB-MATRIX PARAMETER CLASSIFICATION
CHART DESTINATION
♦♦♣♣
Definition:
Determines where to print or c
opy charts.
How to modify it:
Select a new value.
Possible choices:
ON PAPER: trend
s are printed on paper only
ON FILE: trends are stored on PCMCIA only
PAPER & FILE: trends are both printed and stored in TRENDS file
Default value: ON PAPER
Note:
24 trends can be stored in the PCMCIA card TREND files with a 180
mm recorder.
32 trends can be stored in the PCMCIA card TREND files with a 250
mm recorder.